9 Enlightening Books About Laos to Read on Your Trip

September 17, 2024October 30, 2024 - Amy Leave a comment

Laos is one of favourite countries in the world. I first travelled to Laos for just a week, as part of a wider Southeast Asia backpacking trip, but quickly realised I had not left myself nearly enough time in this beautiful place.

I returned to Luang Prabang a few years later (it was just as magical as I remembered!) and had hoped to make more frequent trips to Laos while I was living in Bangkok, but sadly, Covid had other plans.

For those hoping to explore the nation a level deeper, here are some books about Laos to help you understand this often overlooked Southeast Asian country.

Two Months in Southeast Asia: Backpacking on a Tight Budget

April 6, 2017September 26, 2024 - Amy 15 Comments

Updated May 2024

Does the idea of travelling around Southeast Asia for two months sound a bit daunting? I felt the same when I came to plan my own itinerary, especially as I knew I would be backpacking on a shoestring budget. Two months in Southeast Asia sounds like a long time, but with so much to see and do, you need to make sure you’re not spreading yourself (or your budget!) too thinly.

One Week in Laos | Travel Diary

March 8, 2017September 17, 2024 - Amy 1 Comment

From Yangon, Myanmar, I flew into Luang Prabang via Bangkok for one week in Laos. Laos was the second country I visited on my solo Southeast Asian backpacking trip and one I was really looking forward to.

Things to Do in Laos: Backpacking Guide, Budget and Itinerary

March 7, 2017October 30, 2024 - Amy 15 Comments

Updated May 2024

Backpacking Laos was easily one of the highlights of my whole Southeast Asia trip. I had a one week itinerary for Laos, which traversed from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, then Vang Vieng to Vientiane.

There are loads of things to do in Laos, so I’ve put together a budget travel guide for a Laos backpacking route that showcases the best places to visit in Laos.

How to Survive Long-Haul Bus Journeys in Southeast Asia

March 3, 2017October 30, 2024 - Amy 2 Comments

It’s a rite of passage for all backpackers country-hopping around the continent. Despite your best efforts, you will definitely have to take a few long bus journeys in Southeast Asia. Whether it’s from city to city or country to country, the prices are so much cheaper than flying (and arguably safer than the trains). Read more

How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Luang Prabang

November 23, 2016October 30, 2024 - Amy 6 Comments

Luang Prabang might be one of the most gorgeous places I have ever laid eyes on. From the sloping roofs of gold Buddhist temples to artfully plated French-influenced cuisine to the swirling coffee colours of the Mekong, I was utterly entranced. Partly by circumstance and partly my terrible planning on my part, I only had 24 hours to enjoy this city.